Allows juveniles in Washington state custody to request transfer to the Department of Corrections.

The bill, Youth Rehabilitation Pathways Act, allows any person at least 18 years old in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to request transfer to the Department of Corrections. The transfer request must be made within three days, and the transfer must occur within 10 days. The bill exempts these transfers from certain hearing requirements and mandates the development of a transfer request form. The act is deemed necessary for public safety and takes effect immediately.

Allows juveniles in Washington state custody to request transfer to the Department of Corrections.

The bill, Youth Rehabilitation Pathways Act, allows any person at least 18 years old in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to request transfer to the Department of Corrections. The transfer request must be made within three days, and the transfer must occur within 10 days. The bill exempts these transfers from certain hearing requirements and mandates the development of a transfer request form. The act is deemed necessary for public safety and takes effect immediately.